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L33 EKJ

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,306 mi
Last recorded74,306 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 EKJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 74,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 74,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 73,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 73,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,083 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 71,432 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,811 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,122 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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L33 EKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L33 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L33 EKJ registered?

L33 EKJ is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is L33 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 EKJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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